How Does a Commercial Water Treatment System Work?

Jan 28, 2022

A cooling tower on top of a commercial building.The term “water treatment” can mean different things to different people. For homeowners, water treatment is mostly about improving the taste of drinking water and possibly removing some harmful impurities. However, for commercial and industrial purposes, water treatment is much more involved. In such applications, there are no one-size-fits-all water treatment solutions. However, a properly implemented commercial water treatment system should:

Protect Water-Using Equipment

Commercial facilities have expensive equipment, including cooling towers and boilers that can develop scale, corrosion, and biological fouling. By preventing these issues, commercial water treatment systems help keep water and energy usage under control and prevent the need for costly equipment repairs and replacements. There are two primary methods used in commercial water treatment systems:

  • Water filtration – Water filtration is used to eliminate abrasive suspended solids that can deteriorate equipment from the inside out. They are often used in closed-loop cooling systems where abrasive solids are commonly found.
  • Chemical water treatment – Altering the chemical makeup of water through custom chemical formulations is often the best way address impurities and control everything from alkalinity to chlorides, thereby preventing common problems.

Improve Safety

Another goal of commercial water treatment systems is to prevent the proliferation of potentially harmful waterborne pathogens, such as Legionella. In most cases, the best way to achieve this is by implementing a water safety plan that includes systems for monitoring, documenting, and addressing contamination.

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At R2J, we have been providing comprehensive, evidence-based water treatment solutions since 1982. To ensure the most effective results, we create tailored programs based on a building’s engineering specifications, the type of equipment our clients use, local regulations and more. Contact us today to learn more.

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